Bedford vans: books - history, models and technology

Bedford Light Commercials of the 1950s and '60s (Nostalgia Road)

Officially endorsed by Vauxhall Motors, this book covers commercial vehicles in the 7cwt and 2 ton range that were produced at Luton or Dunstable in the 1950s and 60s. Recalling models like the CA and HA vans, and the J-type truck, this book may well rekindle fond memories.

Bedford Camper Vans and Motorhomes - The Inside Story

Bedford is a name from British automotive history that became synonymous with quality commercial vehicles. Between 1930 and the late 1980s few companies, large or small, did have at least a couple of Bedfords within their fleet. These were dependable vehicles used by fleet operators all over the UK and beyond.

When the new lesiure activity of motorcaravanning became popular in the mid-1950's, it was hardly surprising that converters turned their attention to the Bedford CA light commercial van, which had been unveiled in 1951.
The CA and CF ranges were the perfect size for compact camper vans that could nevertheless provide a good level of comfort and luxury. Add in the smaller HA and the later Midi and Rascal models, and Bedford offered a host of attractive options.
Here Martin Watts, founder of the Classic Camper Club, tells the complete story of all the Bedford camper and motorhome vehicles.